Shirin Ebadi

Iranian lawyer, human rights activist and founder of the Children's Rights Support Association in Iran. In 2003, Ms. Ebadi was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her significant and pioneering efforts in promoting democracy and human rights, especially women's and children's rights and is both the first Iranian and Muslim woman to receive the prize. She holds many honorary degrees from various universities, such as Cambridge University, and is a recipient of many awards including the Award for the Global Defence of Human Rights.